i have a 2000 M Roadster but with the s52 engine. its a great car and handles very well stock. obviously the 01-02 models are a lot faster with the bigger engine. you should check over on bimmerforums as thats where most owners are.

there are a few things you have to make sure gets addressed: subframe welds tend to fail, the subframe bushings and rear diff ears should be replaced.

there are other smaller items to look for but are a lot less minor compared to the others above.

Z3M is not faster than the Z4M, but IMHO the throttle response and the overall M feel(sound/weight etc) makes the Z3M a more exciting claustrofobic(cabin is small) experience than its newer brother imho.

Z3M is not faster than the Z4M, but IMHO the throttle response and the overall M feel(sound/weight etc) makes the Z3M a more exciting claustrofobic(cabin is small) experience than its newer brother imho.

I've heard the same thing from owners, but I can't get over the "clown shoe" look of it.